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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157,768.43, 236,098.50 and 135,846.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157,768.43, 236,098.50 and 135,846.59 is: 203,292.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157,768.43 : 236,098.50 = 135,846.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157,768.43/236,098.50 = 135,846.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157,768.43x = 236,098.50 × 135,846.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157,768.43x = 32,073,174,439.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,073,174,439.20/157,768.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,292.73

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